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Waltham Abbey was founded in 1030 and a building was constructed on the site by Harold Godwinson (aka King Harold II). In 1177 the abbey was refounded as an Augustinian foundation. The Augustinian abbey was a popular place for overnight stays with kings and other notables who were hunting in Waltham Forest. It was the last abbey in England to be dissolved, in 1540.

Harold's Church at Waltham

Waltham Abbey was founded in 1030 and a building was constructed on the site by Harold Godwinson (aka…

An illustration of a man carrying a container with his rifle on his back and with a large knife in his belt loop.

Man Hunting

An illustration of a man carrying a container with his rifle on his back and with a large knife in his…

An illustration of two men in a small sail boat fishing for sharks.

Shark Fishing

An illustration of two men in a small sail boat fishing for sharks.

An illustration of a man on one knee preparing to shoot a geese that is flying overhead.

Geese Hunting

An illustration of a man on one knee preparing to shoot a geese that is flying overhead.

Fox hunting is an activity involving the tracking, chase, and sometimes killing of a fox, traditionally a red fox, by trained foxhounds or other scent hounds, and a group of followers led by a master of foxhounds, who follow the hounds on foot or on horseback.

Fox Hunting

Fox hunting is an activity involving the tracking, chase, and sometimes killing of a fox, traditionally…

Fox hunting is an activity involving the tracking, chase, and sometimes killing of a fox, traditionally a red fox, by trained foxhounds or other scent hounds, and a group of followers led by a master of foxhounds, who follow the hounds on foot or on horseback.

Fox Hunting

Fox hunting is an activity involving the tracking, chase, and sometimes killing of a fox, traditionally…

An illustration of a group of men walking through a field holding shotguns.

Group of Men Hunting

An illustration of a group of men walking through a field holding shotguns.

An illustration of a group of men shooting gamefowl.

Group of Men Hunting

An illustration of a group of men shooting gamefowl.

An illustration of two hounds chasing a rabbit with the owner chasing the hounds.

Rabbit Hunting

An illustration of two hounds chasing a rabbit with the owner chasing the hounds.

The Ruffed Grouse, Bonasa umbellus, is a medium-sized grouse occurring in forests from the Appalachian Mountains across Canada to Alaska. It is non-migratory. The Ruffed Grouse is frequently referred to as the "partridge". This is technically wrong - partridges are unrelated phasianids, and in hunting may lead to confusion with the Grey Partridge. That species was introduced to North America from Europe; it is a bird of open areas, not woodlands.

Ruffed Grouse

The Ruffed Grouse, Bonasa umbellus, is a medium-sized grouse occurring in forests from the Appalachian…

An illustration of a chipping sparrow hunting beet worms.

Chipping Sparrow Hunting Worms

An illustration of a chipping sparrow hunting beet worms.

The Great Grey Shrike (Lanius excubitor) is a member of the shrike family. The Great Grey Shrike breeds in northern Europe and Asia, and in North America in northern Canada and Alaska (where it known as the Northern Shrike). It is migratory and winters further south in those continents, too, for example, Great Britain and the northern USA. Wintering birds usually arrive in October and November. As a rule they are then solitary, and when several arrive simultaneously they speedily spread out, each establishing its hunting territory and reducing competition with others.

Great Grey Shrike

The Great Grey Shrike (Lanius excubitor) is a member of the shrike family. The Great Grey Shrike breeds…

A man and his son hunting in the mountains of Virginia.

Virginia Mountaineers in Colonial Times

A man and his son hunting in the mountains of Virginia.

The electric eel, Electrophorus electricus, is a species of fish. It is capable of generating powerful electric shocks, which it uses for both hunting and self-defense. It is an apex predator in its South American range. Despite its name it is not an eel at all but rather a knifefish.

Electric Eel

The electric eel, Electrophorus electricus, is a species of fish. It is capable of generating powerful…

The Great Seal of the State of Kansas, 1861. The seal pictures a sunrise, a steamboat, plowing, a wagon, Native Americans hunting bison, and the state motto, 'Ad Astra per Aspera' meaning "To the Stars through Difficulties."

Seal of Kansas

The Great Seal of the State of Kansas, 1861. The seal pictures a sunrise, a steamboat, plowing, a wagon,…

The Great Seal of the State of North Dakota. The seal depicts a tree, wheat, a plow, and a Native American on horseback hunting a buffalo. Above is the state motto, "Liberty and Union Now and Forever, One and Inseparable."

Seal of North Dakota

The Great Seal of the State of North Dakota. The seal depicts a tree, wheat, a plow, and a Native American…

The Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is a bird of prey known for hunting snakes and other reptiles.

Secretary Bird

The Secretary Bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) is a bird of prey known for hunting snakes and other reptiles.

"Shot-pouches. A, pouch for one size of shot: a, pouch; b, charger with gates c, c'; d, spring which holds the gate c closed until the lever e, which shuts the gate c' and opens c, is depressed, when the charge filling the nozzle between the two gates is released. The charge can be lessened by placing the gate c in the slot f." -Whitney, 1911

Hunting Shot Pouch

"Shot-pouches. A, pouch for one size of shot: a, pouch; b, charger with gates c, c'; d, spring which…

"Shot-pouches. ... B, pouch (shot-belt) for two sizes of shot: a, a', pouches; b, strap for attachment to the person of the sportsman; c, c', nozzles, each with a single spring gate. The charge is measured in the detachable charger d." -Whitney, 1911

Hunting Shot Pouch

"Shot-pouches. ... B, pouch (shot-belt) for two sizes of shot: a, a', pouches; b, strap for attachment…

"A throwing-stick, similar to the Australian boomerang, used by the Indians of the southwestern United States in hunting rabbits and other small game." -Whitney, 1911

Rabbit Stick

"A throwing-stick, similar to the Australian boomerang, used by the Indians of the southwestern United…

A father camping with his two sons.

Camping

A father camping with his two sons.

This Head of a Hunting Dog was designed by Habenschaden of Munchen, Germany.

Hunting Dog Head

This Head of a Hunting Dog was designed by Habenschaden of Munchen, Germany.

The hunting and fishing symbol was designed by Stuck of Munich, Germany.

Hunting and Fishing Symbol

The hunting and fishing symbol was designed by Stuck of Munich, Germany.

A medieval hunting horn with the tablature in use in the 14th century.

Medieval Hunting Horn

A medieval hunting horn with the tablature in use in the 14th century.

This Antique bottle is a small watch shaped perfume bottle. Made out of blue and white glass, it has handles for suspension that is similar to a hunting flask.

Antique Bottle

This Antique bottle is a small watch shaped perfume bottle. Made out of blue and white glass, it has…

An illustration of a group of men riding horses and fox hunting.

Fox Hunting

An illustration of a group of men riding horses and fox hunting.

An illustration of to men hunting near a river.

Two Men Hunting

An illustration of to men hunting near a river.

An illustration of a cat hunting a mother hen and baby chicks.

Cat Hunting Chicks

An illustration of a cat hunting a mother hen and baby chicks.

The Wiener Prater is a large public park in Vienna's 2nd district Leopoldstadt. Prater is derived from the Latin word pratum meaning meadow, possibly via Spanish prado. In 1162, the Emperor Friedrich I gave the land to a noble family called de Prato. The land changed hands frequently until it was bought by Emperor Maximilian II in 1560 to be a hunting ground. To deal with the problem of poachers, Emperor Rudolf II forbade entry to the Prater. On April 7 1766, Emperor Joseph II declared the Prater to be free for public enjoyment, and allowed the establishment of coffee-houses and cafés, which led to the beginnings of the Wurstelprater.

The Prater

The Wiener Prater is a large public park in Vienna's 2nd district Leopoldstadt. Prater is derived from…

An illustration of a wolf hunting rabbits.

Wolf Hunting Rabbits

An illustration of a wolf hunting rabbits.

An illustration of a man hunting rabbits with two dogs.

Man Hunting with Dogs

An illustration of a man hunting rabbits with two dogs.

"Argent, a talbot's head erased, semé of billets. TALBOT. A dog formerly used for hunting. It is formed something between a hound and a beagle, with a large snout, and long, round, thick ears." -Hall, 1862

Talbot

"Argent, a talbot's head erased, semé of billets. TALBOT. A dog formerly used for hunting. It…

This sign is used to indicate that hunting is located nearby.

Hunting, Black and White

This sign is used to indicate that hunting is located nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that hunting is located nearby.

Hunting, Color

This sign is used to indicate that hunting is located nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that hunting is located nearby.

Hunting, Outline

This sign is used to indicate that hunting is located nearby.

This sign is used to indicate that hunting is located nearby.

Hunting, Silhouette

This sign is used to indicate that hunting is located nearby.

Reynard the Fox, wearing a monk's hood, hides under a tree waiting to pounce on Copple the Hen.

Reynard the Fox: Hunting Chickens

Reynard the Fox, wearing a monk's hood, hides under a tree waiting to pounce on Copple the Hen.

Reynard the Fox bets Bruin the Bear that he cannot eat a lot of honey without getting an upset stomach. He takes him to a tree outside of a carpenter's house. Bruin gets his head stuck in the tree while the village is after the bear.

Reynard the Fox: Bruin is Stuck

Reynard the Fox bets Bruin the Bear that he cannot eat a lot of honey without getting an upset stomach.…

This statue of Narcissus a Greek Mythological hero who was renown for his beauty. In this statue, he is represented leaning on his hunting-spear, and contemplating his reflection in the stream.

Statue of Narcissus

This statue of Narcissus a Greek Mythological hero who was renown for his beauty. In this statue, he…

Reynard the Fox hunting Kyward the hare because he was the first to accuse Reynard of trickery.

Reynard the Fox: Hunting Kyward

Reynard the Fox hunting Kyward the hare because he was the first to accuse Reynard of trickery.

Reynard the Fox hunting Laprell the rabbit after pretending to be a peaceful pilgrim.

Reynard the Fox: Hunting Laprell

Reynard the Fox hunting Laprell the rabbit after pretending to be a peaceful pilgrim.

Reynard the Fox and Isegrim the wolf find a mare and her colt. Reynard asks the horse if she would sell her foal. She says the price is written on her foot. Isegrim looks closely at the mare's foot and she kicks him away.

Reynard the Fox: Hunting Horses

Reynard the Fox and Isegrim the wolf find a mare and her colt. Reynard asks the horse if she would sell…

Reynard is telling the story of how the other animals are guilty of tricks too. Tibert the cat climbed up a tree to escape hunting hounds but let them chase after Reynard's father.

Reynard the Fox: Tibert's Trick

Reynard is telling the story of how the other animals are guilty of tricks too. Tibert the cat climbed…

Pan in Greek religion and mythology, is the companion of the nymphs, god of shepherds and flocks, of mountain wilds, hunting and rustic music. His name originates within the Greek language, from the word paein, meaning "to pasture". He has the hindquarters, legs, and horns of a goat, in the same manner as a faun or satyr. With his homeland in rustic Arcadia, he is recognized as the god of fields, groves, and wooded glens; because of this, Pan is connected to fertility and the season of spring.

Pan

Pan in Greek religion and mythology, is the companion of the nymphs, god of shepherds and flocks, of…

"Caracal, a species of lynx; a native of Northern Africa and Southwestern Asia. It is about the size of a fox, and mostly of a deep-brown color, having tufts of long black hair which terminate the ears. It possesses great strength and fierceness." -Vaughan, 1906

Caracal with Prey

"Caracal, a species of lynx; a native of Northern Africa and Southwestern Asia. It is about the size…

This is a hunting game consisting of a contest with rules to determine a winner.

Hunting Game

This is a hunting game consisting of a contest with rules to determine a winner.

"The stalwart character and aggressive bearing of the Assyrians were particularly shown in war. The same ferocity which they manifested in the pursuit and destruction of beasts they also exhibited in hunting men. The sculptures show that the feeling of the Assyrians towards the foe was one, not of hostility only, but of hatred and contempt."—Ridpath, 1885

Assyrian War Chariot

"The stalwart character and aggressive bearing of the Assyrians were particularly shown in war. The…

A tigress hunting with her cubs.

Tigress and Cubs

A tigress hunting with her cubs.

A fixed trap that fish can easily find their way into, but cannot easily find their way out. This particular weir pictured controls the channel between islands and is common along the coast of Maine.

Herring Weir

A fixed trap that fish can easily find their way into, but cannot easily find their way out. This particular…

The Foxhound of Great Britain is a dog of notable pedigree. The modern Foxhound is descended from the old southern hound. Foxhounds are traditionally hunting dogs, trained in packs. They vary in size from 22 to 25 inches in height. Although they may not appear to be built for speed, Foxhounds have been known to cover a mile in under two minutes.

Foxhound

The Foxhound of Great Britain is a dog of notable pedigree. The modern Foxhound is descended from the…

The Fox-terrier is not an old breed, only dating back about a century; but the fox-terrier's cleverness, sharpness, sprightliness, impudence, and pluck endear him wherever he goes. Several special clubs devote their attention to the fostering of this breed in Great Britain and in the United States.

Smooth-coated Fox-terrier

The Fox-terrier is not an old breed, only dating back about a century; but the fox-terrier's cleverness,…

A cheetah, or hunting leopard.

Cheetah

A cheetah, or hunting leopard.

A high-born, noblewoman rides a stallion while holding a falcon perched on her right hand. She is wearing a falconry glove and holds the horses reins in her left hand. She is wearing the traditional dress for the upper class during the late Middle Ages, or Medieval period, including a piece of fabric wrapped over her head and down around her neck. The ends of the fabric fly out over her shoulders as she rides. Only the front hooves of the horse are visible. A man on horseback follows her in the background.

Falconry as Practiced by a Noblewoman of the Middle Ages on Horseback

A high-born, noblewoman rides a stallion while holding a falcon perched on her right hand. She is wearing…

Drawing of the Diana of Versailles, a 2nd-century Roman version in the Greek tradition of iconography. In Roman mythology, Diana ([djana]) was the goddess of the hunt, the moon and childbirth, being associated with wild animals and woodland, and having the power to talk to and control animals.

Diana of Versailles

Drawing of the Diana of Versailles, a 2nd-century Roman version in the Greek tradition of iconography.…

"A weapon consisting of a penetrating head attached to a long shaft of wood, designed to be thrust by or launched from the hand at an enemy or at game." —Whitney, 1889 <p>Illustration of two different hunting spears. The spear on the left has a long handle and a simple arrowhead. The spear on the right has a shorter handle and a crosspiece at the base of the blade with a curved blade attached.

Hunting Spears from the 15th or 16th Century

"A weapon consisting of a penetrating head attached to a long shaft of wood, designed to be thrust by…